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[fatslr]

Hey guys i am on my way around Oz finally and mentioned a while ago on another thread i would be looking for Toranas hi and low as i travel this land anyway pulled into Exmouth W.A. today and Ispotted this very nice LJ at the local panel beaters runs low 12s so 'Andy' tells me very nice guy gave me a run down on all the local Muscle good to see


Sounds like a very similar engine to mine but he has got a turbo 350 9" with 3.9 gears minispool hopeing to go for a ride in it next week fingers crossed




Anyway life is good hope all are well

[A9X]

Heading N or S

Working Holiday ?

Welby

[TerrA LX]

Hey there, didn't realize you were going anywhere?

[Swarbs]

Hi fatslr
More than welcome to drop in for a beer in Karratha if you want
I take it you are going north being from Dunsborough
One hitch --- will be heading for Bali this weekend (6th) but if you are still in the area on the 21st when i get back, feel free
PM your number if you are
As for the car pictured i saw it around christmas heading south on a trailer in Canarvon -- Nice rig and looks the goods
Happy travels
Swarbs

[fatslr]

staying in Exmouth for a month then i will be heading north so hopefully catch up with Swarbs then .
I am going all the way around so i am sure we can have a beer Bomber .
I have got some of my tools with me so possibility of working[heavty duty fitter] but dont really want to we will see.
I am getting the roof resprayed on my landcruiser next Monday so hopeing for a ride back out to caravan park in Andy's Torrie he tells me there is a genuine unmolested SLR5000 in town also if i can i will get some photos .

[mrlctorana]

Sounds like fun mate, Are you travelling by yourself, family?

Lots of work here in tassie for you mate, lol, we're chasing fitters flat out.

Hope all goes well

[fatslr]

Got missus and 2 tinlids both girls 3 and 5 needless to say i am missing my shed badly haha
I have been getting some awsome surf but went to Yardie creek yesterday and surfed an offshore reef which was awsome .
but i am probably most excited about going to the panel beaters tomorrow and hopefully going for a ride in Andy's Torrie i miss my cars!!

[fatslr]

Hey crew got to go for a ride in Andy's Torrie yesterday very impressed it was great to be in a V8 again the old 80 series is just not that exciting .
He definately is suffering some traction problems i think he needs some minitubs anyway he did a good job on respraying the roof on my cruiser and has invited us for beers on any Friday arvo after 3.30
If your ever in Exmouth i would recommend dropping in for a chinwag as he is an enthusiast just like everyone on this site .I told him to get off his arse and join the forum so we will see.

[DanWA]

Friday arvo beers for the win.. Exmouth is a lovely place but haven't been there for a good 3-4 years so its prolly better. Thank god theres a torrie scene there though they seam to be booming... Theres 10+ cruising around town here now.

[fatslr]

Hey guys been out of range for a few days .Got to go for a ride in Andy's Torrie the other day ,i was very impressed his biggest problem seems to be traction Ha Ha .
I told him he should join the forum as it is a great place to research everything Torana and get good contacts.
We had a great chinwag and he did me a good deal on respraying the roof on my cruiser.If your ever in Exmouth call in and see him as he an enthusiast that because of location has limited contact with carnuts.

[fatslr]

Technology is great isnt it i thought my post from last night didnt make it through as flat battery on laptop when i was posting thread anyway enough of my ramble

[sainters]

i was in exmouth in april and saw that torrie sorry i heard it first and then went for a look but it speed up the street dont expect to see a torrie up that way very small town

[fatslr]

Hey crew bit of an update pulled into Karratha on Saturday and luckily enough the speedway was on nothing like a bush speedway .
The power went out before raceing started so they did a whip around at the bar and got$200 together up for grabs for anyone to to get on the burnout pad and when i say pad i mean the size of a postage stamp unfortunately only 2 cars got on both fords but very entertaining.
Went for a drive today out to a town called Point Sampson right next to the major iron ore port of Cape Lambert population would be less than 800 i reckon anyway spotted this hatch in a driveway

The owner's name is Chas and he has had the hatch for about a year got it for his 50th very tidy car he is about to fit some thermo fans to it and was unsure on setting them up i explained to him that he should get online and join our forum as all facets of repairs/mods are covered.
Anyway here are some more shots of his car

[Toranavista]

Nice pics

[fatslr]

Hey crew just thought i would keep you all updated on my travels
I ended up catching up with "SWARBS" last night for a few beers in Karratha and we both told each other lots of lies,only joking he has got the best security on a beer fridge i have seen for a while .
Swarbs has just got to finish his bathroom renos and his torrie might get the rooflining fitted - Hey Swarbs the old girl would be perfect for members projects and plans how about it?
Anyway we pulled out of Karratha today and staying in Port Headland tonight then we're off to Broome via 80 Mile beach keeping an eye out for Torries but they seem pretty thin on the ground up here

[MRLXSS]

That green hatch is NICE!!!!

[RIM-010]

You should drop in to the Bali Hai resort at Cable Beach, and tell Andy and/or Dan that Tim Rehn said gday Tell him I sent ya, you might even get a discount stay

Tim

[Swarbs]

Hi fatslr
Was great to put a face to a forum member finally
Sorry the stay here ended up rushed as there is a lot to do and see here.
The Torrie will definatly be going on proj and plans but as i said just need the place to do it, meantime i will be chipping away at getting the gear i need (wanted -- 1 clean grandad car like everyone else)
I dont know what you are going to do once you get out of the state as those Emu Exports arn't gettable anywhere East of the border.
To the forum members , the man doesn't mind a beer and bullshit session -- ha ha
Big hi to Julie and the kids.
Happy travels -- stay in touch
Swarbs

[racean69]

You should drop in to the Bali Hai resort at Cable Beach, and tell Andy and/or Dan that Tim Rehn said gday Tell him I sent ya, you might even get a discount stay

Tim

Or get ran out of town






just kidding tim

[fatslr]

I am loving this trip place people i am meeting things i am seeing .
Pulled into Broome this morning after staying in some great places the last few days ie 80 mile beach and Barn hill topspots.Hopefully i wont get run out of town as i allways say if you cant stay out of trouble just dont get caught
Anyway no torries yet but i have just met a lovely grandma from NSW who is the full revhead who is cruising this great country on a fully sick Oz trike check it out.


It has a 1600 vw engine stroked to 1930 and i reckon it looks FAT
Haven't been to Bali Hai resort yet i might have to have a shower first

[RIM-010]

That trike is coool

Andy isn't at Bali Hai at the moment anyway. You might run into Dan at a pub, though... He'll be the one behind the guitar.

If you get a chance, go for a look at the Stairway to the Moon. Pretty awesome looking phenomena.

Tim

[Statler]

When you make up to Nth Qld m8, give me a call.
I can arrange work if you need it.

+ i LOVE beer!